Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

Mounds View, MN, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD 174,800.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Customer Focus
  • Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Database
  • Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Electrical Engineering
  • PSCAD
  • Systems Analysis
  • PSSE
  • PSAT
  • PSLF
  • Supervision

Summary

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Since 1990, Excel Engineering, Inc. has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions with a reputation for customer focus and a high standard of excellence. For over 18 years, Excel has conducted in-depth transmission system studies and analyses to provide our Clients with the information they need to efficiently maintain their resources, reliability and design improvements.

This position works closely with other engineers, project managers, and Client team members in support of both capital and operational improvement projects.

Primary responsibilities
  • Manage and act as lead engineer on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine short- and long-range transmission requirements, interconnections, generation additions, and retirements
  • Supervise work of direct reports assigned to tasks, and will be expected to regularly self-perform tasks, as needed. In addition, but not limited to, this individual will be required to:
  • Identify, qualify, and develop new clients, as well as nurture existing client relationships, within target organizations.
  • Build effective and collaborative relationships with the key decision-makers within the target organizations.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with prospective clients.
  • Participate in professional organizations and informal networks to develop and obtain prospects, as well as utilize Excel's contact database to identify and research prospects.
  • Understand the short and long-term needs and challenges of targets, as well as how Excel's services can solve their problems, improve their competitive position, and move their business forward.

Requirements

Qualifications
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institute. Concentration in power engineering preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain strongly preferred.
  • Strong experience in dynamic and voltage stability analysis is required.
  • Hands-on experience with DSA Tools, including TSAT and PSAT, is required.
  • Experience with PSCAD is highly preferred.

Skills Applicable to the role
  • Proficiency applying a variety of transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to work with power system analysis software products, such as: PSSe/CAPE/PSAT/TSAT/PSLF.
  • Ability to perform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation.
  • Ability to work independently, relying on experience and judgment to perform a variety of complex tasks, calculations, and procedures.
  • Ability to apply deterministic and probabilistic reliability criteria, as appropriate.
  • Effective written and verbal skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
  • Supervisory experience.

We offer...

Growth & Development: Ongoing continuing education, hands-on training, and opportunities to expand your skills.

Career Advancement Support: Assistance in earning professional certifications and pursuing further education.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall well-being.

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and flexible work environment

Flexibility & Trust: A flexible schedule and work environment built around mutual trust and accountability.

Share the Talent, Share the Rewards: We value great people recommending great people, which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering, we're proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you'll love being part of our team!

Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at

Salary Description

104,5000 - 174,800
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  • Posted 11 hours ago
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